1947 CHEVROLET

All Series, 6 Cylinder

General Specifications

Wheelbase: 116 inches

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" x 3-3/4"

Engine Displacement: 216.5 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.5 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 29.40

Horsepower: 90 @ 3,300 RPM;

Max. Torque: 174 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 14 Lb/Sq. In.

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1

Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressures: Front 26, Rear 28

STYLEMASTER BODY, SPECIAL SERIES 1500EJ

4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger; Model #47-EJ; Body & Style #1503;

Base Price: $1,276; Shipping Weight: 3,130 Pounds; Production Total: 42,571

2 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #47-EJ; Body & Style #1502;

Base Price: $1,219; Shipping Weight: 3,075 Pounds; Production Total: 88,534

2 Door Sport Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model #47-EJ; Body & Style #1524;

Base Price: $1,202; Shipping Weight: 3,060 Pounds; Production Total: 34,513

2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger, Model #47-EJ; Body & Style #1504;

Base Price: $1,160; Shipping Weight: 3,050; Production Total: 27,403

FLEETMASTER BODY, SPECIAL SERIES 2100EK

4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #47-EK; Body & Style #2103;

Base Price: $1,345; Shipping Weight: 3,185 Pounds; Production Total: 91,440

2 Door Town Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #47-EK; Body & Style #2102;

Base Price: $1,286; Shipping Weight: 3,125 Pounds: Production Total: 80,128

2 Door Sport Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model #47-EK, Body & Style #2124;

Base Price: $1,281; Shipping Weight: 3,090 Pounds: Production Total: 59,661

Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model #47-EK, Body & Style #2134;

Base Price: $1,628; Shipping Weight: 3,390 Pounds; Production Total: 28,443

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model #47-EK; Body & Style #2109;

Base Price: $1,893; Shipping Weight: 3,465 Pounds; Production Total: 4,912

FLEETLINE EK SUB-SERIES

4 Door Sport Master Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #47-EK; Body & Style #2113;

Base Price: $1,371; Shipping Weight: 3,150 Pounds: Production Total: 54,531

2 Door Aero Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #47-EK; Body & Style #2144;

Base Price: $1,313; Shipping Weight: 3,125 Pounds; Production Total: 159,407

1947 CHEVROLET

Tune Up Specifications - All Series

Spark Plug: AC M8

Gap .040

Firing Order: 153624;

Ignition Timing: Mark-Steel Ball Located on Flywheell

Engine Idle Speed: Manual Transmission - 350 RPM;

Cylinder Head Torque: 75-80 Ft. Lbs;

Compression @ Cranking Speed - 110 Lb

Belts & Hoses

Fan Belt: Goodyear #22424, or Equivalent

Radiator Hoses: Upper: Goodyear #60083*, 52007 or Equivalent

Lower: Goodyear: 52413, or Equivalent

* Cut to fit.

Underseat Heater Hose: 5/8" by 17.00 Feet

Valve Specifications

Operating (Tappet) Clearance, Hot: Intake .006; Exhaust .015

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003; Exhaust .002-.004

Clearance for Intake Timing: Zero

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 30 degrees, in head

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 3 degrees Before Top Dead Center, prior to Engine #572,254; 1 degree After Top Dead Center, after Engine #572,253

Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center-all engines

Valve Spring Pressure: 125 Lbs @ 1-1/2 inches

Piston & Ring Data-All Series

Piston Removal: From Above

Shim Thickness to Use: Piston should pass at .002" and lock at .003"

Ring Gap, Minimum:

Compression: 216 Engine: .005"

Ring Clearance in Groves:

Compression: .0015-.003 Oil: .002-.0035

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8645-.8650 inches

Engine Bearing Data

Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.311-2.312 inches

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001-.0025 inches

Rod End Play: .004-.012 inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 35-45 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: Front, 2.6835-2.6845; No 2, 2.7145-2.7155

No. 3, 2.7455-2.7465; No 4, 2,7765-2,7775

Main Bearing Clearance: .0015 -.0035 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .004-.007 Inch (Thrust taken on #3 bearing)

Main Bolt Tension: 100-110 Lbs. Ft.

Camshaft End Play: Free-.003

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002-.004

Capacities-All Series

Cooling System: 15 Qts. without Heater; 16 Quarts with Heater

Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Qts; Grade of Oil: +32 F 20

+10 F 20W

- 10 F 10W

Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 pints; Grade of Oil, Summer & Winter 90

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 pints; Grade of Oil, Summer & Winter 90H

Generators

#110667

Generator Output: 35 Amps @ 2,400 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 25 Ounces

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.9 Volts

Regulator #1118201

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.4

Reverse Current to Open Points: 0-3 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 36 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Negative

Distributors

#1110090

Clockwise Rotation

Cam Angle: 31-37 degrees

Point Gap .022

Condensor .18-.23 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1-1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM

Full Advance: 19 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7 to 8-1/2 Inches

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16-1/2 to 18-1/2 Inches

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees

Starting Motors

#1107061 Clockwise Rotation; Brush Tension: 24-28 Ounces;

No Load Test: 65 Amps, 5.67 Volts @ 5000 RPM

Torque Test: 525 Amps, 3.37 Volts; Torque 12 Ft Lb

Carburetors

Carter W-1

Part # 684S

Casting #603

Repair Kit #1500A

Float Level: 1/2"

Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1 to 2

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25

Carter W-1

Part # 574S

Casting #421

Repair Kit #1089C

Float Level: 1/2"

Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1-1/4 to 2-1/4

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25

Fuel Pump Data

Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI

Beginning Engine Number: EA-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers: EJ Series: RJ-1001; EK Series: EK-1001

Brake Specifications-All Series

Lining Deminsions in Inches/Wheel:

Length, 22;

Width 1-3/4;

Thickness 3/16

Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front 1-1/4 inches; Rear: 1-3/16 inches;

Master Cylinder Bore: 1 inch; Drum Size: 11 inches

Adjustment: Adjust to slight drag then back off 4 notches

Wheel Allignment Specifictions-All Series

Caster: - 1/2 to + 1/2, (Desired is 0)

Camber: - 3/4 to + 3/4 (Desired is 0);

Toe In; 0 to 1/16 inches

Toe Out on Turns: Outer Wheel-20 degrees; Inner Wheel-22-26 degrees;

Kingpin Angle: 3-1/2 degrees to 4-1/2 degrees

Rear Axle Data

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .005-.007 Inch

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: .000-.014 Inch

Chasis Specifications-All Series

Overall Length: All Body Styles - 207-1/2 inches;

Front Tread: 57.6 inches; Rear Tread: 60 inches;

Carburetor Types

Carter YF-765S; YF-765SA (Automatic Choke); YF-787SB; W1-684S; YF787S; YF789S; YF-789SB

Popular Options

Manual Radio, Push Button Radio, Under dash heater with defroster, In dash Deluxe heater with defroster, Wheel trim rings; Spotlight, Fog lamps, Directional signals, Back-up lamps, Windshield Washer

Paint Codes

344 Black 345 Oxford Maroon Poly 346 Lullwater Green Poly

347 Battleship Gray Poly 348 Sport Beige 349 Freedom Blue

354 Oxford Maroon Poly 355 Maple Brown Poly Lakeside Green Poly

Ozone Blue Poly Scout Brown

Two Tones:

350 Lullwater Green Poly Upper & Sport Beige Lower

351 Lullwater Green Poly Upper & Lakeside Green Poly Lower

352 Freedom Blue Upper & Ozone Blue Poly Lower

353 Scout Brown Upper & Sport Beige Lower

1947 Chevrolet Promotional Model Cars Available

Pot Metal:

Fleetlline 2 door Sedan

1947 Chevrolet Historical Data

Dealer introduction of the 1947 Chevrolet was on February 8, 1947.

The business coupe had a front seat only.

Total model year production: 671,543

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